VIDEO: Renovated Skate Park Ramps Up for Summer

The renovations to Gaithersburg's were well-received on Friday when the facility reopened to a capacity crowd of boarders and bladers.

Recreation Program Manager Maura Dinwiddie said if many more people came out to try the resurfaced and revamped facility, it would have become a safety hazard.

But warm, clear weather persisted and the park reopening went smoothly.

The asphalt was painted over to give a smoother, faster rolling surface, Dinwiddie said. Other improvements included a new stationary rail, a wall-ride and a rebuilt escalator ramp.

The park is designed to be used by skateboarders, roller bladers and BMX bikers. But skateboarders were nearly the exclusive users on Friday.

Open since 2000 and located behind the City's near the and course, the park offers summer camps and lessons.

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